HR 6816 118th Congress House Education Asia China Cultural exchanges and relations Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education Foreign language and bilingual programs

PROTECT Our Kids Act

Introduced: December 14, 2023 Introduced by: Hern, Kevin Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps

Introduced

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 5, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.

Jul 5, 2024

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-574.

Jun 13, 2024

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.

Jun 13, 2024

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Dec 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act or the PROTECT Our Kids Act

This bill prohibits federal education funding for any elementary or secondary school that (1) has a partnership in effect with a cultural or language institute funded by the Chinese government, including a Confucius Institute; (2) operates a learning center supported by the Chinese government (commonly referred to as a Confucius Classroom); or (3) receives support from an individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government, including support in the form of teaching materials, personnel, funds, or other resources.

The bill directs the Department of Education to provide notice of the bill's requirements to schools, as well as guidance for achieving compliance with the requirements.

What's happening now July 5, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475.

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